Debbie Condes, an English teacher at Desert Shadows Middle School, was awarded the Nogales Unified School District Superintendent’s Outstanding Educator award at the governing board meeting Feb. 11, 2020.

Supt. Fernando Parra said Condes “is humble and has a passion” for teaching. Parra added that one of her greatest attributes is her ability to work with all students of all ability levels and she has been especially successful in moving English Language Learners to proficiency levels in English.

Condes thanked Supt. Parra and the governing board for honoring her, stating that she is just one of the many outstanding teachers in the District.